Honey Lime Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers tossed in tangy honey-lime dressing with fresh cilantro and red onion. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

04 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
10 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced

# How-to Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Garnish with sesame seeds and jalapeño slices, if using. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat and actually tastes better after sitting for a day
  • The balance of sweet honey against tart lime makes cucumbers feel exciting instead of boring
02 -
  • English cucumbers are worth seeking out because regular cucumbers have tough skins that don't soften in the dressing
  • The salad releases liquid as it sits so drain some off before serving leftovers if it gets too soupy
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one because paper thin cucumber slices transform the texture completely
  • Let the dressed salad sit for the full five minutes because that's when the magic really happens

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